Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A substitute

I haven't done an inspired by feature in awhile, so here's one by J.Crew. I fell in love with the model's outfit almost immediately but couldn't duplicate because I own exactly... one sweater. A cowl-neck, long sleeved sweater that wouldn't do. After I picked up this Ann Taylor tank, I knew it would be perfect to double as a sweater/vest. In fact, I sized up on purpose just so I can layer. I still like J.Crew's styling better (currently drooling over her shoes as I type); she made business appropriate look fun.

Um, if only you could put a pencil in your mouth and hold a e-device in your hand instead of the Chanel (drool...) it would have been a PERFECT imitation! You do this inspiration thing with no sweat. Respect...

I actually like your interpretation better! I'm still on the hunt for a gingham shirt. Do you mind me asking what size u get in the kids? I'm 5'3", 34B, and typically a small (XS in Loft) in tops. I would appreciate it!

@ShortBlonde - Borrow away! J.Crew really does have the best inspirations :)

@Vicky - I think it's more like, I find pictures that go with my wardrobe and recreate it, instead of working my wardrobe to the picture :P

@Sarah - I'm always happy to help if I can. My crewcuts shirt is a size 14 and I had to get the sides slimmed. I really think a size 12 would have fit me, but they were sold out at the time. I want to say a size 14 *should* fit you because I'm usually a XXS-XS in LOFT tops. Maybe you can give crewcuts a shot if it's not final sale? Also try out the womens' in 00 or 0 because the silhouette would already be slimmer. Do let me know what you end up with!

Wait, what? You own one sweater? How is that even possible? I am a little shocked by this news. I think it's because you're so great with the layers, I just kind of assumed there was a sweater thrown in here or there. Obviously, I have not been paying proper attention to things!

now you got me drooling over the model's shoes and the sweater vest! Makes me want to buy some sweater vests now....and what a great idea to use a tank as one (because I have a feeling it'll be hard to find an actual sweater vest that fits right, especially in the arm hole or length for us petites)

@Tara - I should've clarified, one pullover sweater that I can think of. I didn't count cardigans... but maybe I should have? I normally find sweaters hard to layer because they're thicker, so I tend to stay away!

@Olyvia - I *think* this is an old J.Crew image, so the model's shoes aren't sold in the stores anymore! Maybe try eBay?

@Anonymous - Ahh yes, I think I know what you're talking about. There isn't much of a "crewneck" shape to my tank -- the neckline dips lower so the straps look thinner, right? I thought about pulling the shirt collar down more (leaving more buttons unbuttoned), so more skin is exposed, and thus covering up the gap between tank and shirt, but instead opted for a chunky necklace. Short of buying a sweater vest, what other ways could I come close to achieving this look? Or simply stop trying to pass the tank off as a sweater vest? Thank you for the feedback; experimenting and learning is what makes this process fun :)

ignore me. i'm just bitter about the wedding right now. Luckily, since it's a long dress, i can wear whatever shoes i want! the only thing I have control over. but yeah, i tried on the dress for my roommates, they were speechless. There were to many things wrong w/it, first being that it's literally 3 sizes too big for me.

Oh my god, a weird error popped up and I couldn't comment yesterday! So annoyed. Anyhows, I wanted to say this dress looks kinda dressy to me - it doesn't have a casual vibe. Very diff. vibe from Express nowadays. I def. feel the island with the addition of the scarf!